Chapter 364: The Official Letter

Chapter 364: The Official Letter

Anna, a Druid specializing in water-based magic, transformed and cast her Crystal Dew spell multiple times on Rain.

In response to Anna's kindness, Rain reciprocated in kind.

Hours later, the entire battlefield was in disarray, and Anna, like a boiled red shrimp, would occasionally tremble all over.

Fortunately, Anna had already advanced to a Full Druid, and thanks to her extraordinary constitution, she gradually felt herself coming back to life.

"Oh!" Anna discovered that the spot where her fingers touched had long turned into a water bed, and the entire bedsheet was almost completely wet, causing her to feel so embarrassed that she could dig a Count's mansion with her toes.

Rain, standing by her side, naturally wouldn't let Anna be embarrassed alone, and he immediately offered comforting words.

After a while, Anna finally understood that she had what was known as a Treasure Constitution.

"Rain, do you really...like me like this?"

"Of course. I'd say no man could resist," Rain affirmed with a nod.

This eased Anna's lingering worries.

Later, after Rain spent considerable time expressing his liking through actions, Anna finally untied her emotional knot and gradually responded in kind.

For a moment, the silence in the room spoke louder than words.

The next morning, Rain arrived at the Winterfort Academy's Spell Power Testing Room. Of course, Melita had thoughtfully arranged a private room for him.

Since he hadn't tested the exact power of his spell combo previously, Rain intended to conduct a precise test this time.

Understanding one's own power is crucial in combat.

As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy, and you shall never be in peril.

Rain began to chant incantations, and immediately, the surrounding metal-attributed energy particles started to vibrate intensely.

As Rain continued casting, a large, dark metal net appeared in front of him, glowing with a rich silver light.

"Spell Combo: Lethal Cutting!"

A silver-glowing metal net shot towards a large metal cylinder in front of it with a sharp cutting sound.

The silver net instantly embedded itself into the surface of the multi-ton metal cylinder.

The once smooth surface of the metal block was now covered in a crisscross pattern of cut marks. Simultaneously, the multi-ton metal block slid back and forth along its tracks, shaking slightly.

However, the movement was not significant, not because Rain's spell was weak, but because his spell combo, with its 'Sharpness' and 'Cutting' attributes, had condensed and compressed its power to a certain degree.

On the stone tablet beside him, a large three-digit number appeared—111!

"It's indeed over 100 degrees!" Rain was surprised to see this number, even though he had known the answer beforehand.

This power had surpassed the limit of a typical Second Rank Spell.

Generally, Second Rank Spells ranged from 60 to 100 degrees, while Third Rank Spells ranged from 120 to 200 degrees, with variations due to different spell types, spell tools, and other factors.

Therefore, Rain's spell combo was almost on par with a Third Rank Spell.

Indeed, it lived up to its name as a spell combo, a decisive move that could turn the tide of battle against a wizard of the same level.

However, Rain had a peculiar feeling during the casting—his Metal Transformation Spell seemed to fit seamlessly into the previous spell combo, 'Lethal Cutting.'

It was merely a feeling, or perhaps Rain had only caught a glimpse of a possibility, a hint of a connection.

When he had cast his Tier 1 Innate Spell 'Metal Transformation' to transform the Tempered Gold in his hand into metal threads, he had felt an inexplicable connection to the two spells he cast rapidly afterward.

This made Rain ponder deeply.

His Tier 1 Innate Spell was Metal Transformation, which was neither a defensive nor an offensive Tier 1 Metal Spell. Not only modern wizards but even ancient wizards rarely possessed such a unique spell.

Rain's situation was almost unprecedented.

In other words, Rain couldn't find any references to a similar case in ancient texts.

At this moment, he faced a dilemma: if his Tier 1 Innate Spell was 'Metal Transformation,' what kind of spell combos could he create?

Rain frowned slightly, crossed his arms, and began pacing in the testing room.

"If I were to research this on my own, it would be a massive undertaking. Referencing ancient wizards would require decades, if not longer, to innovate and create a new spell combo."

Soon, Rain's heart was filled with reluctance.

(End)

"Metal Transformation Spell!"

"Cutting Net!"

"Sharpening Spell!"

After several attempts, suddenly, the system notification rang out:

[Ding! Host has grasped the rudimentary form of a Liquidation Kill Spell. Consume 28 Gold Skill Points to refine and perfect it? Yes/No]



"Hiss... Can this work too?"

"Refinement?" Rain couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise.

In an instant, he was overjoyed and without hesitation, chose "Yes"!

Instantly, a memory of the combined casting of the three spells flooded Rain's mind, as if he had been practicing these spells in some mysterious space for a hundred years!

When Rain opened his eyes again, his understanding of these three spells had completely changed!

He had realized how to adjust and release these three spells in succession, merging them into a single deadly move!

[Ding! Refinement successful! Host has grasped the Metal-type Liquidation Kill Spell, "Multi-Cut Net"!]



"Multi-Cut Net?" Rain couldn't contain his excitement and immediately started to test it.

"Metal Transformation Spell!"

"Cutting Net!"

"Sharpening Spell!"

With a wave of Rain's right hand, three tightly arranged metal nets appeared before him, and almost simultaneously, they glowed with dense silver light.

"Spell Combo: Multi-Cut Net!"

The three metal nets, shimmering with silver light, rushed towards another metal cylinder in front of them.

"Ssss! Ssss! Ssss!"

The originally smooth surface of the metal block was instantly marked with crisscrossing lines of cuts!

On the stone slab beside it, astonishing numbers appeared, causing Rain to nearly gape in disbelief—143!

"Hiss! This is already the power of a third-rank spell!"

For several days, Rain familiarized himself with the new Liquidation Kill Spell while exploring the magnificent glaciers near Winterfort Academy with Anna.

Early this morning, Rain received a message from the White-haired Bear Priest, Ulric.

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Meanwhile, in Minster, at the Swordsman Branch.

The intelligence hall was brightly lit, with dozens of staff members bustling about, creating a busy atmosphere.

Colin, a balding middle-aged man with a potbelly, was sitting comfortably in his office, sipping tea.

"Sir Colin, ever since our branch had Lord Rain, the work has become much easier," said a uniformed female employee as she bent down to pour Yotun tea for her deputy, Sir Colin.

"Yes, the intelligence work is still quite busy, but not as urgent as before," Colin replied.

"The Black Flame Cult was eradicated by Lord Rain, and the Serpent Cult was also dealt a heavy blow by him. Now, only the Sea God Sect in Rossby County and the coastal areas of Maister County remain as potential troublemakers," Colin nodded in agreement.

Just as the female employee was about to say something more to flatter her superior, a knock on the door interrupted her.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

A blonde female staff member, wearing small leather boots, hurriedly arrived at Colin's office door and knocked.

"Come in!"

"Sir Colin, there's an important official letter from the Swordsman Branch in Mann Province," the blonde female staff member said in a slightly rushed tone.

"Mann Province?" Colin was taken aback.

Where was Mann Province near Minster Province?

Hmm?

Could it be the Mann Province located in the remote northern border of the Empire?

"The one in the north?"

"Yes, Sir Colin, the Mann Province in Frostwind Tundra," the blonde female staff member affirmed.

"Why are they sending us an official letter? Read it!" Colin rubbed his already receding hairline, puzzled.

He had been serving as the deputy of the intelligence hall for many years, but he had never received an official letter from Mann Province. Most of the letters were from nearby provinces, requesting cooperation or providing information.

"To the esteemed Swordsman Branch of Minster: Your branch's Diamond-ranked Swordsman, Lord Rain, has eliminated a crisis in Mann Province by defeating the Sea God Sect in Howling Gorge. He has killed three legendary powerhouses of the Sea God Sect: the High Priest known as 'Shadowheart Burner' Harfus, the Deep Sea Giant Overlord Dunn, and the Slashing Naga High Priest Eura. Additionally, he has defeated semi-legendary powerhouses such as the Thickshell Crabman Chieftain Akulan. We express our gratitude for his timely assistance! Signed, Admiral Hawe, Swordsman Branch of Mann Province. This document has two copies, with one copy forwarded to the Swordsman Headquarters." The blonde female staff member read the letter clearly.

"Damn! When did Lord Rain go to Mann Province?"

"And he killed three legendary powerhouses of the Sea God Sect?!" For a moment, Colin was so shocked that he jumped up from his large chair, not even noticing the hot Yotun tea spilling on his potbelly.

At this moment, Colin felt his head buzzing, and he couldn't quite believe the news he had just heard.

"Yes, sir, Colin," the blonde female clerk in front of him replied, her eyes wide.

"Forget it, don't read it, give it to me, I'll read it myself," Colin said as he walked forward and took the official letter.

"Wow, Lord Rain actually killed three legendary powerhouses in Maen Province!" Colin couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

The two female clerks beside him exchanged glances, both looking shocked.

They naturally understood the concept of legendary powerhouses.

They never expected that their own branch's Lord Rain would be so powerful.

"Does anyone know when Lord Rain went to Maen Province?"

"Yes, there was a message from Deputy Administrator Olenna a few days ago, saying that Lord Rain was on official business in Maen Province, and the signer was Admiral Edward."

"That's right, that day you were resting, so you might not have noticed," the clerk who had just poured the tea thought for a moment and explained.

"No wonder!" Colin nodded with a smile.

He flipped through the official letter twice, feeling inexplicably happy.

"Wait! Something's wrong!" Colin's face suddenly changed, and he called out.

"What's wrong, sir? Lord Rain has made our Minster Swordsman Branch famous, why is it bad?" The blonde female clerk blinked her beautiful eyes in confusion.

"Yes, sir, isn't it a good thing that Lord Rain is so powerful?" The other female clerk who was pouring water also looked perplexed, not understanding why her boss was so startled.

"Lord Rain killing three legendary powerhouses is definitely a good thing, but the Swordsman Branch in Maen Province has also sent this news to the headquarters in the imperial capital!" Colin said with a solemn expression.

"You mean..." The blonde female clerk suddenly widened her beautiful eyes, immediately realizing something.

"I understand now, the headquarters will immediately notice Lord Rain, and then... Oh no, won't the headquarters' urgent order come down right away?" The other female clerk also instantly understood the key point, realizing why her boss said it was bad.

"That's right! This time, even Admiral Edward might be helpless," Colin sighed.

Because Colin was well aware that not long ago, the headquarters of the Swordsman in the imperial capital had sent a transfer order regarding Lord Rain, but at that time, the headquarters still considered Lord Rain as a potential Star-ranked Swordsman.

Then, Admiral Edward politely refused, citing Lord Rain's youth and lack of strength, and the need for further cultivation.

The headquarters did not pursue the matter further.

But this time, no one could stop it.

Killing three legendary powerhouses, what more cultivation is needed?

The highest-ranked Electrum Swordsman at the headquarters was only at the legendary level, and might not even be as strong as Lord Rain.

With such talent and strength, does the Minster Swordsman Branch still need to cultivate him? Are they trying to reach the heavens?!

Just as the three of them felt that things were not going well, the other female clerk came to the door again, knocked, and said urgently, "Manager Colin, there's an urgent order from the headquarters in the imperial capital."

"Read it!" Colin immediately had a bad feeling.

Could it be so fast?!

"Hereby promoting Rain Calan of the Minster Branch to the rank of Electrum Swordsman, and requiring him to report to the headquarters of the Swordsman in the imperial capital within one month. Signed by Marshal Alfred."

"What! It's true!" Colin's expression was one of shock as he sat down on the chair, looking lost.

"And it's personally signed by Marshal Alfred. Alas, the Minster Branch finally has Lord Rain, and now he's leaving." Colin muttered.

He was well aware of Lord Rain's role in the Minster Swordsman Branch.

He was the pillar!

With Lord Rain, the high-end combat power of the Minster Swordsman Branch had a pillar, a force to be reckoned with.

Now, the pillar was about to be taken away by the headquarters.

Holding the two official letters, Colin couldn't help but sigh deeply!

Forget it, let Admiral Edward deal with this headache.

As the leader, he was the one who would be most troubled.

Colin tugged at the few hairs on his head again, looking distressed, "Immediately combine the official letter from Maen Province and the urgent order from headquarters and report it to Admiral Edward."

"Yes, sir, Colin," the blonde female clerk beside him bowed slightly and then left with a swaying waist.

(End of Chapter)

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